Airmar GH2183, GPS & Heading Sensor - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Airmar’s solid-state Compass with GPS Receiver.
This exciting product is actually four sensors in a single unit—a three-axis
magnetic compass, a three-axis accelerometer, a three-axis rate gyro, and a GPS
receiver. The compact housing is waterproof with a single removable cable. Data
is output in digital NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000® formats.
Functions & Outputs
• Magnetic compass heading
• Angle of vessel pitch (attitude)
• Angle of vessel roll (attitude)
• Rate of Turn
• GPS using WAAS and EGNOS
• NMEA 0183 interface: RS232 or RS422
Features
• Fast response time
• GPS position updates every second
• Stable and accurate data in dynamic conditions
• Can be programmed to compensate for an installation that is NOT aligned to
the front of the boat/vehicle and/or level
• Can be calibrated to compensate for magnetic deviation caused by ferrous
metals and other electro-magnetic fields
• Simultaneously outputs data in NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000® formats
• Waterproof housing
• Waterproof cable system
• Pole, rail, or flush mount
IMPORTANT: Please read the Owner’s
Guide completely before proceeding.